Released
American Me
March 13 1992 (almost 33 years ago)Rating
74
Based on
362 reviews
In prison they are the law. On the streets they are the power.
- Director: Edward James Olmos
- Writers: Desmond Nakano, Floyd Mutrux
- Genres: Crime, Drama
- Runtime: 2 h 5 m
- Budget: $16,000,000
- Box office: $13,100,000
- Country: United States of America
- Companies: YOY, Universal Pictures, Olmos Productions
During his 18 years in Folsom Prison, street-gang leader Santana rules over all the drug-and-murder activities behind bars. Upon his release, Santana goes back to his old neighborhood, intending to lead a peaceful, crime-free life. But his old gang buddies force him back into his old habits.
